Open Call for research relating to the National Minimum Wage including National Living Wage
About This Opportunity
United Kingdom contract award (ICT & digital): Open Call for research. By Low Pay Commission. Awarded to LONDON ECONOMICS LIMITED (GBP 39K, Mar 2026).
This is a consulting contract in the information and communication technology and Research sectors. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.
Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for consulting in the information and communication technology sector. Consulting assignments are typically evaluated with a strong emphasis on the technical proposal, including the methodology and qualifications of key experts. Shortlisted firms may be invited to submit financial proposals in a second stage. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.
Description
The Low Pay Commission (LPC) sought tenders from researchers with ideas for new or innovative research in relation to the National Living Wage (NLW) and the National Minimum Wage (NMW).
This research will fill gaps in our current understanding of the impacts of the minimum wage, particularly the increases in the minimum wage rates since 2020. It will complement the LPC's own analysis of pay, the labour market and the broader economy and sit alongside other pieces of commissioned research.
The maximum estimated value of any single contract under this procurement was £45,000 (exclusive of VAT).
Data provenance
This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on April 8, 2026. Last refreshed 10 days ago. Reference: 031769-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.
About Low Pay Commission
Low Pay Commission has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 0 currently open and 4 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Research & Innovation, Information & Communication Technology, and Architecture & Engineering Services. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: April 8, 2026.
Frequently asked questions about this tender
How can I submit a bid?
Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 031769-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.
Is this tender still open?
No — the contract has already been awarded to LONDON ECONOMICS LIMITED. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.
Who is the contracting authority?
This notice was issued by Low Pay Commission in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.
What type of contract is this?
This is a Consulting contract in the Information & Communication Technology sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.
How much was the contract awarded for?
LONDON ECONOMICS LIMITED was awarded the contract for £39,255. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.
Where will the contract be performed?
The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.
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